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Whether you have 1 hour or 4 hours, we have one-time volunteer opportunities that can accommodate your schedule.
Our one-time volunteer opportunities are a perfect way to make a meaningful impact in the lives of local students—no long-term commitment required. Whether you’re helping at a school supply drive, supporting a special event, lending a hand on campus, or helping students expand their horizons, your time and energy contribute to creating a brighter future for San Antonio’s youth.
Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive
Help provide new school supplies to students and families in need. Get involved by either hosting a school supply drive or by helping solicit donations at local H-E-B stores during our city-wide Stuff The Bus collection day. Volunteers are needed from June to August.
Reading Day
Get students excited about reading by participating in a Reading Day. Reading days typically begin with “coffee talk” with campus administration and are followed by four 15-minute classroom rotations. Volunteers read a book and engage in conversations to inspire students to read and build their knowledge. This is typically a two-hour event.
Ideal for a group
STEM Family Night
Volunteer with our team during a STEM Family Night, where students experience hands-on activities involving science, technology, engineering, and math. This is typically a two-hour event.
Ideal for individuals or groups
Organize a Drive
Fulfill our students’ basic needs throughout their school year by organizing a drive. Our kids need items such as school uniforms, coats, shoes, hygiene products, blankets, and other items to keep them focused in school.
Ideal for a group
Holiday Giving
Provide gifts and meals to students who would otherwise go without during the holidays. Get involved by collecting coats, food baskets or presents.
Ideal for a group
Guest Speakers
Share your career experience and knowledge with students through a guest speaker presentation. Presentations range from 30 minutes to 3 hours, depending on your schedule.
Ideal for individuals
Job Shadows
Invite students to your workplace to learn more about your profession. Job shadow events typically last 4 hours and consist of an overview of your company, a tour of the facilities, breakout sessions with your staff, and lunch (provided by your company).
Ideal for a group
Ready to get involved?
Click here to express your interest in a one-time volunteer project and a member of our team will reach out to you. Most one-time volunteer opportunities do not require completing the full CIS-SA volunteer application. For questions, please contact Ilsa Garcia, Community Initiatives Coordinator, at cis.volunteer@cissa.org or 210-520-8440 ext. 225.
Volunteering for a special event?
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Ongoing Engagements
Making a lasting difference with our students by supporting them throughout the school year. See how you can become a mentor or tutor.
